2017 4-H Seasonal Expo May 19 & 20

Berrien County Youth Fair, Berrien Springs, Michigan Building 16 (Home Economics) use front gate

HANDBOOK & GUIDELINES

Seasonal Expo in Berrien County is the only ALL 4-H exhibition where 4-H’ers showcase their project achievements over the last year. The Objectives of Seasonal Expo are to: Bring the HEAD – HEART – HANDS & HEALTH of 4-H to life! Provide opportunity for 4-H members to demonstrate project-learned skills while

building their portfolio. Provide 4-H members an opportunity to publicly display their accomplishments. Provide 4-H members a supportive evaluation for each of their projects. Provide the community an opportunity to see the quality and quantity of work being

done by 4-H’ers. Attract new members to the Berrien County 4-H Program. Provide 4-H members an opportunity to compete for special recognition of their

projects. Provide 4-H members, leaders, and parents an opportunity to meet other 4-H

families. Provide an opportunity to demonstrate 4-H TEAMWORK in the efficient set-up, tear

down, and operation of the event.

The 4-H Pledge: I pledge My Head to Clearer Thinking

My Heart to Greater Loyalty

My Hands to Larger Service and

My Health to Better Living

For My Club, My Community, My Country, and My World.

The Vision of the Berrien County 4-H Youth Program is to make a positive

difference in the lives of Berrien County youth.

4-H SEASONAL EXPO 2017 KEY DATES & TIMES

Thursday, May 18 5:00 pm New Evaluator Orientation 5:30 – 7:00 p.m Early Evaluation @ MSU extension office (1737 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI) Friday, May 19 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Information Booth open in the Seasonal Expo

Headquarters 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Project Evaluations & Set Up Saturday, May 20 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Seasonal Expo Headquarters Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Activities & Demonstrations 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. 4-H Service Project – Help us make a Difference! 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 4-H Live Animal Exhibits 11:45 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Dog Project Registration 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dog Project Evaluation and Demo Is your dog Canine Good Citizen Certified? 4:00 pm – 5:00 p.m. Style Show 6:00 p.m. (sharp) Projects & displays released 6:15 p.m. Tear-down

FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS

Will you be a first-time exhibitor at 4-H Seasonal Expo? Here are some helpful hints to get you started. 1. Read this handbook. Many of the important details of Seasonal Expo are explained

in this resource. Several projects have specific requirements that are also explained. 2. Talk to your 4-H leader(s) NOW about which of your projects may be eligible and

complete in time to exhibit at this year’s 4-H Seasonal Expo Program. 3. Make sure that all of your projects have the proper identification to be entered in

Seasonal Expo. 4. If you have any questions while you are at Seasonal Expo, the 4-H Information Booth

will have information to assist or volunteer can help, Those with volunteer tags.

4-H PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Project identification is essential at a large exhibition like 4-H Seasonal Expo for two reasons. First, a means of identification needs to stay with your project so admiring friends and public can see who did the excellent work. Second, project identification is essential to make sure projects are released to their rightful owners. We will be using a 2-part ticket system where one part will stay with the project while the second part will serve as a claim ticket. ID Tags and Evaluation forms may be obtained through

your 4-H leader(s) or the MSUE Extension Office prior to the event. Tags and materials will also be available on site at Seasonal Expo.

GENERAL NOTES AND RULES 1. Any person exhibiting must be currently enrolled in 4-H. Persons not enrolled upon

arrival to Seasonal Expo, will be required to complete enrollment, pay participant fee and receive written permission from MSUE staff before being evaluated.

2. There are three age divisions: Cloverbud: ages 5-8 Junior: ages 9-14 Senior: ages 15-19

3. The Seasonal Expo Board reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of all 4-H projects for public display. All exhibit and demonstration animals must be of suitable health, temperament, condition and soundness for public display. Avoid using animals with chronic illness or conditions causing lameness. The 4-H Seasonal Expo Board shall determine and enforce this rule.

4. A Project Evaluation Sheet is required for many project areas. Check with your leader to have sheets filled out ahead of time, if possible.

5. Projects for display can be any that were completed under the Leadership of 4-H since the 2016 Seasonal Expo.

6. Projects not completed with a registered 4-H Leader are not allowed. 7. All leathercraft projects must have a note card stating name, age, option, and a list of

the tools used. 8. 4-H members, who cannot be present for Friday’s evaluation, may participate in Early

Evaluation on Thursday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m., provided arrangements are made with

the MSUE Extension Office and an Early Evaluation Form is completed (see back of handbook for the form).

9. 4-H members who participate in Early Evaluation will be eligible for all awards and special recognition.

10. ALL 4-H members completing notebooks (animal, clowning, chemistry, etc.) must participate in an in-person evaluation.

11. Parents may observe evaluations in most areas, but must remain quiet to allow the 4-H member to have an effective interaction with the evaluator. However, the Evaluator has the right to ask parents to step away from the area to enhance the evaluation process.

12. If projects are created which are not covered by current Project Guidelines, leaders are responsible to provide project criteria to the MSUE 4H Staff, prior to Seasonal Expo.

13. The 4-H program is NOT responsible for any projects, member displays, or club displays, which are not claimed at the close of Seasonal Expo Saturday Evening.

WHAT IS AN EVALUATION? A project evaluation takes about 5-10 minutes per project. An evaluation is a two-way supportive discussion of a project between the 4-H member who made the project, and an adult leader (Evaluator). The evaluation is intended to provide the member an opportunity to explain how the project was made and to ask questions of the Evaluator. The Evaluator will examine the project in accordance with the standards for that

project area. Questions will be asked to determine the 4-H member’s experience level and techniques used to complete the project. Feedback from the Evaluators is structured to allow 4-H members to identify areas that need improvement or to offer coaching suggestions for the next time.

The Project Evaluation is significantly different from judging which might be experienced at a county fair. In judging, the member is not normally present when quality is being determined. There is no discussion – no feedback - no coaching - no opportunity to consider what was done in the context of age and experience. Evaluators are reminded about this distinction and strive to make the Evaluation at 4-H Seasonal Expo a positive growth experience for the 4-H member.

AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITION

1. All 4-H members will receive a Completion Ribbon for each project or group of projects (if many are entered in one category).

2. Consideration for Awards and Special Recognition will be done independently for the Cloverbud, Junior, and Senior Divisions.

3. Outstanding Workmanship ribbons will be awarded to projects which display a high degree of skill or special attention to details.

4. Originality ribbons will be awarded to projects that set themselves apart from the other projects in their category due to their combination of uniqueness and creativity or original design.

5. Outstanding Presentation ribbons will be awarded to members who demonstrate knowledge of their project mixed with excellent presentation skills while expressing themselves to the evaluator.

6. *NEW* Councils Choice award. This award will be awarded by your Berrien County 4H Council. One award per category will be awarded to two Junior and two senior age division.

7. Awards are presented to participants of the Style Review who excel in the display of their well-made garment. To be eligible for a style review award, 4-H members must model their own garment. (Garments made for friends and family may be modeled, but will not receive a style review award.)

8. All participants in the Style Review will receive a Participation ribbon. 9. Everhart awards are presented for wearable Clothing & Textiles projects in the

Senior Division that demonstrate exceptional skills or special attention to details. (Winners of Everhart awards will be announced at the completion of the Style Review on Saturday).

10. 4-H members must be present with their projects for evaluation to be eligible for Awards and Special Recognition.

11. A project may be awarded BOTH the Outstanding Workmanship and Originality ribbons, along with the Outstanding Presentation ribbon to the member if all criteria are met.

CLOTHING & TEXTILES EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

1. Club Coordinators should distribute Narration Forms to members in their 4-H Club so that forms may be filled out in advance.

2. Garments should be brought in to the Evaluators on a hanger, with the Project Identification Tag attached to the garment.

3. All 4-H members must turn in a Narration Form for Style Review at the time of the Evaluation. These forms must be legible - please print or type.

STYLE REVIEW 1. All 4-H members who submit a wearable Clothing & Textile project are expected

to participate in the Style Review on Saturday May 20, 4 to 5 pm. 2. Garments to be modeled must reflect the values upheld by 4-H and MSU

Extension (check with your Project Leader for guidelines printed in the Clothing & Textiles supplement) ie: no bare shoulders and 4-H approved skirt length.

3. 4-H members should report to the Clothing & Textiles area beginning at 3:00 p.m., present their 4-H Project Identification Claim Ticket, get their garment, get dressed, and be lined up for preview not later than 3:45 p.m.

4. Dressing Area location will be confirmed during your evaluation. 5. Sequence of Style Review participants: 1) Knitting and Crocheting, 2)

Personalization and 3) Sewing. 6. 4-H members may model in each category; however, they will only be previewed

in one garment. 7. Separate Narration Forms must be submitted for 4-H members who model in more

than one category. 8. Participant Numbers for the Style Review will be provided. 9. Cloverbud division participants will go on stage in groups. Junior and Senior

division participants will go on stage individually. 10. Junior and senior division members will be eligible to be judged for a Style Review

Award. 11. Participants may keep their garments after the Style Review. 12. All participants will receive a Style Review Participation ribbon. 13. Parents and 4-H Leaders may briefly help participants in the Style Review

preparation area to make sure members are properly dressed. However, parents (and other non-participants) MUST leave the preparation area by 3:45 p.m. to reduce congestion and allow participants to focus on final instructions.

14. Once dressed and checked in for Style Review members may not leave Holding Area.

2017 HIGHLIGHTS

COOKING & BAKING PROJECTS WELCOME AT SEASONAL EXPO! – That’s right; bring your baked goods, candies, and other 4-H confections.

1. Be sure to bring your projects presented in 4-H fashion and include the recipe on a card.

2. Please- no recipes with uncooked dairy products or eggs. Cream cheese may be used as an ingredient in frosting.

3. NO mixes! 4. Single yield recipes should be presented whole. 5. Four samples should be presented for recipes with multiple yields.

FIND YOUR COUNTYWIDE PROJECTS- All projects completed since last year’s Seasonal Expo are eligible for 2017. 4-H HEADQUARTERS – The 4-H Headquarters will be staffed with volunteers available to answer questions during hours beginning Friday at 4 pm.

4-H SERVICE PROJECT – FOOD DRIVE for local food bank located at Faith Victory Fellowship, Buchanan Mi. Faith Victory Fellowship food bank helps those in need mainly in the Buchanan, Galien, Niles and does also assist in other areas where needed. 4-H CLUB DISPLAY BOARDS – Promote your activities and accomplishments by providing a 4-H Club display at Seasonal Expo. ALL 4-H Clubs should minimally participate in Seasonal Expo with a display board. This is a great, free, promotional opportunity for our program. Contact Amanda Pullins 269-208-5372 Natasha Hesser at 269-357-9559 with any questions. Help us show the public everything that 4-H does in Berrien County. MSU is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Persons with disabilities may request accommodations by calling the Berrien County MSU Extension Office at 269-944-4126 by April 1 to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests made after this date will be met when possible.

4-H Seasonal Expo – 2017

CANINE EXALUATION

Day & Date

• Saturday, May 20, 2017

Schedule:

• Registration Begins.

• 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. Canine Evaluations

Place:

• Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds

Section One - 4-H Canine Evaluation General

Program Rules

1. Purpose

a. To assist and support the 4-H'er’s

advancement in canine training and

responsible ownership.

b. To aid the 4-H'er with training tips and

advice in the canine training areas that

he or she and his or her canine may

need to focus on for the upcoming year.

c. To reaffirm the canine’s social

behavior.

d. To earn and/or retest for an American

Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen title

and certificate.

e. To have fun.

2. Definition

The following definitions shall be

understood as

a. Traditional Canine Program - A

Traditional Canine Program will be

defined as a 4-H'er who meets the

standards of canine handling without

the aid of a Team Instructor.

b. Nontraditional Canine Program – A

Nontraditional Canine Program will be

defined as a 4-H'er with a life

disability who cannot meet the

standards of canine handling without

the aid of a Team Instructor.

3. Liability Agreement

It shall be understood that by entering the

Berrien County 4-H Seasonal Expo Canine

Evaluation with yourself, your child, and

your own canine, or your volunteer team

canine, the following liability agreement

shall apply…

a. The 4-H'er and his or her parent and/or

guardian understand that should his or

her canine display behavior that is

unsuitable for the safety of another

canine, animal and/or human being, said

behavior will constitute an immediate

dismissal from the evaluation premises.

b. The 4-H'er and his or her parent and/or

guardian understand that should the 4-

H'er display behavior that is unsuitable

for the safety of another canine, animal

and/or human being, or unsportsmanlike

conduct, said behavior and conduct will

constitute an immediate dismissal from

the evaluation premises.

c. The 4-H Seasonal Expo Chairperson(s)

and Evaluators shall determine what

constitutes unsuitable behavior and

unsportsmanlike conduct.

4. Canine Evaluation General Rules

a. Registration for the 4-H Seasonal Expo

Canine Evaluation shall be done on the

day of the evaluation at the Registration

Table.

b. Copies of the 4-H Seasonal Expo

Canine Evaluation forms and general

rules can be pick up at the Berrien

County Michigan State University

Office for study, or go to www.bf4-

hclub.com under 4-H Seasonal Expo.

c. If the 4-H'er is under the age of

eighteen, he or she must be

accompanied by a parent or guardian.

d. 4-H Seasonal Expo Canine Evaluation

shall be done on a first come first serve

basis.

e. All three evaluations shall be done on a

“Pass” or “Needs Training” basis.

f. 4-H'er cannot share his or her canine

with another 4-H'er for any part of the

4-H Seasonal Expo Canine Evaluation.

g. 4-H'er with disability may be evaluated

using one or two leashes, and may have

a Team Instructor(s) in the ring with

him or her. If two leashes are used, the

4-H'er may qualify for the American

Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen

Rosette, but may not qualify for the

American Kennel Club Canine Good

Citizen certificate and title.

h. A canine may use a body harness for

the American Kennel Club Canine

Good Citizen test.

5. 4-H'er’s Canine Evaluation Etiquette

a. Please remember. YOU AND YOUR

CANINE ARE AMBASSADORS for not

only 4-H, but for your breed as well.

Your best behavior is a tribute to your

canine training skills and your 4-H

social skills.

b. Canine shall be on a leash at all times

and said leash shall be attached to a

human hand.

c. Crates are an acceptable form of

confinement for a canine. A crated

canine should not be left unattended for

any reason.

d. For safety reasons, please keep your

canine six to eight feet from the next

canine.

e. If your dog potties, you will clean it up.

4-H ribbons will be withheld from a 4-

H'er for noncompliance.

f. Ask permission before you pet or give a

treat to someone else’s canine.

g. Keep entrances to the evaluation rings

clear of traffic to help prevent dog

fights.

6. Dress Code

Each 4-H'er shall present him or herself in a

clean and groomed fashion. The following

clothing items SHALL BE CONSIDERED

UNACCEPTABLE DOG SHOW ATTIRE…

a. Blue jeans

b. Halter tops

c. Mini shorts

d. Mini dress or skirt

e. Logos or writing on clothing

f. Pants worn below the waist

g. No belt holding pants securely to one’s

waist

h. Open toed shoes

i. Flip flops

j. Dangling earrings

7. Canine Grooming Code

The 4-H'er’s canine shall be immaculately

groomed according to breed standards, or to

the breed standards the canine most looks

like.

8. 4-H'er’s Check List

The 4-H'er is responsible for having the

following canine items with him or her…

a. Rabies certificate or tag (This is a 4-H

requirement that bears witness to the 4-

H'er’’s ownership responsibility)

b. Canine’s American Kennel Club’s

registration number, P.A.L.’s number

(Purebred Alternative Listing), or I.L.P.

number (Indefinite Listing Privilege).

c. Obedience Leash(s)

d. Obedience Buckle Collar

e. Junior Showmanship Leash and slip

collar

f. Canine body harness (if using one)

g. Dog brush

h. Dog treats

i. Water bowl

j. Water

k. Poop bags

l. Paper towel

m. Spray bottle of disinfectant

n. Crate

o. Tote to carry everything in

Section Two - 4-H Seasonal Expo Canine

Evaluation Instructions

The 4-H Seasonal Expo Canine Evaluation shall have

three steps for the 4-H'er to follow. Those steps

are…

1. Registration – The 4-H'er will register him

or herself at the Registration Table. He or

she will fill out

a. One American Kennel Club Canine

Good Citizen Form

b. One 4-H Seasonal Expo Canine

Evaluation Form

c. Sign the American Kennel Club Canine

Good Citizen Owner’s Commitment to

Responsible Dog Ownership.

2. Evaluations – Upon completing the

registration forms, the 4-H'er will take his or

her canine and his forms (clipped to a clip

board) to all evaluation areas to be

evaluated.

3. Awards – Upon completing all canine

evaluations, the 4-H'er will return his or her

signed evaluations forms to the Registration

Table and collect his or her ribbons.

Section Three - Canine Evaluations

There are three canine evaluations. The three

evaluations are…

1. The American Kennel Club Canine Good

Citizen Test

a. The American Kennel Club Canine

Good Citizen Test shall adhered to the

American Kennel Club’s Canine Good

Citizen Test Evaluator’s Guide.

b. Scoring – The AKC CGC Test will be

based upon a “Pass” or “Needs

Training” judgment.

c. The canine must pass all ten American

Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen

exercises to earn his or her CGC Title

and certificate.

d. Award – An American Kennel Club

Canine Good Citizen Ribbon, title and

certificate.

2. Agility Evaluation

a. The Agility Evaluator will base his or

her judgment on

1. The communication and teamwork

skills between the 4-H'er and his or

her canine.

2. The technique skills used on a

given obstacle.

3. The 4-H'er will be given three

attempts per obstacle exercise to

have his or her canine complete the

agility obstacle.

b. Agility Obstacle Exercises being

used…

1. A-Frame

2. Board Walk

3. Bar Jump

4. Broad Jump

5. Bush Jump

6. Panel Jump

7. Pole Jump

8. Tire Jump

9. Window Jump

10. Pause Box

11. Pause Table

12. Titer Totter

13. Closed Tunnel

14. Open Tunnel

15. Weave Poles

c. Scoring – Scoring will be based upon a

“Pass” or “Needs Training” judgment.

d. Awards – A 4-H Originality Ribbon

shall be awarded should the 4-H'er and

canine pass fourteen out of fifteen

obstacles.

3. Junior Showmanship and Presentation

a. Divisions – Junior Showmanship

Evaluation shall have four divisions.

Those divisions are…

1. Breed Presentation Division –

The following questions shall be

evaluated…

A. Does the 4-H'er have proof

(certificate or tag) of his or her

canine’s Rabies vaccination?

B. Is the 4-H'er dressed in the

proper Junior Showmanship

attire?

C. Is the canine bathed and

groomed, which will include

paws being trimmed, teeth

brushed the fur free of mats,

according to breed standards?

D. Does the 4-H'er have the

proper slip collar and Junior

Showmanship leash?

E. Can the 4-H'er identify his or

her canine’s breed?

F. Can the 4-H'er explain what

his or her canine’s breed was

bred for?

G. Can the 4-H'er maintain

control of his or her canine

while in the ring?

H. Can the 4-H'er maintain his or

her canine’s interest while in

the ring?

I. Does the 4-H'er know his or

her canine’s age?

2. Canine Anatomy Division – The

evaluator will ask the 4-H'er to

show him or her, on the canine’s

body, where the following terms

are located…. Chest, Back, Cheek,

Eye, Brisket, Ear, Hock, Crest,

Flew, Muzzle, Croup, Lip, Occiput,

Dew Claw, Pastern, Paw, Elbow,

Ribs, Rump, Forearm, Shoulder,

Stop, Hip, Stifle, Tail, Loin,

Throat, Whither, Wrist, Topline.

3. Conformation Division –

A. Did the 4-H'er listen to your

directions while in the ring?

B. Was the 4-H'er able to execute

your directions while in the

ring?

C. Did the 4-H'er bait his or her

canine properly?

D. For Small Breeds Only – Did

the 4-H'er know how to use the

show table properly?

E. For Large Breeds Only – Did

the 4-H'er know where to stand

by his or her canine while you

examined the canine?

F. Did the 4-H'er show his or her

canine’s bite properly?

4. Gaiting Patterns Division –

A. The evaluator will choose

three gaiting patterns for the 4-

H'er to perform. Those gaiting

patterns are

1. Down and Back

2. T Pattern

3. L Pattern

4. Triangle Pattern

B. Evaluator will answer the

following questions…

1. Did the 4-H'er know the

patterns?

2. Did the 4-H'er keep the

canine in your vision at all

times while gaiting?

b. Scoring – Scoring will be based on a

“Pass” or “Needs Training” basis.

c. Award – A 4-H Presentation Ribbon

will be award for the following reasons

1. Traditional 4-H Canine

Presentation Evaluation Program

– The 4-H'er must pass twenty-one

our of twenty-nine Junior

Showmanship questions to earn his

or her 4-H Presentation ribbon.

2. Nontraditional 4-H Canine

Presentation Evaluation Program

–

A. The 4-H'er must pass fifteen

out of nineteen Breed

Presentation and Anatomy

Divisions to earn his or her 4-

H Presentation Ribbon.

B. Should the 4-H'er choose to

continue with the evaluations

of Ring Procedures and

Gaiting Patterns, he or she

must pass twenty-one our of

twenty-nine Junior

Showmanship questions to

earn his or her 4-H

Presentation ribbon.

Section Four – Awards

The following ribbons shall be awarded at the end of

the 4-H Seasonal Expo Evaluations…

1. AKC’s CGC Rosette or Ribbon – The 4-

H'er and his or her canine must have passed

all ten exercises of the Canine Good Citizen

Test.

2. 4-H Originality Ribbon – The 4-H'er and

his or her canine must have passed fourteen

Agility Obstacle Exercises.

3. 4-H Presentation Ribbon –

a. Traditional 4-H Canine Presentation

Evaluation Program – The 4-H'er

must pass twenty-one our of twenty-

b. nine Junior Showmanship questions to

earn his or her 4-H Presentation ribbon.

c. Nontraditional 4-H Canine

Presentation Evaluation Program –

1. The 4-H'er must pass fifteen out of

nineteen Breed Presentation and

Anatomy Divisions to earn his or

her 4-H Presentation Ribbon.

2. Should the 4-H'er choose to

continue with the divisions of Ring

Procedures and Gaiting Patterns, he

or she must pass twenty-one our of

twenty-nine Junior Showmanship

questions to earn his or her 4-H

Presentation ribbon.

4. 4-H Outstanding Ribbon – the 4-H'er and

his or her canine must have passed all three

4-H Seasonal Expo Canine Evaluations to

earn an Outstanding Ribbon.

5. 4-H Completion Ribbon – 4-H'er and his or

her canine must have completed all three 4-

H Seasonal Expo Canine Evaluations to earn

a 4-H Completion Ribbon.

2017 4-H Seasonal Expo Early Evaluation Request Form

FORMS ARE DUE April 28th Return completed form to: Berrien County MSU Extension Office 1737 Hillandale Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-9630

Contact: Amanda Pullins (269) 208-5372 Natasha Hesser (269) 357-9559

Fax: (269) 944-4128 (Attention SA Committee) Name: ___________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________ Club Name: _______________________________________________ Project Area: ________________________________ Quantity: ____________ _________________________________ ____________ _________________________________ ____________ _________________________________ ____________ _________________________________ ____________ Reason for requesting an Early Evaluation: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4-H Member’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________ Date: _________________

FORMS ARE DUE April 28, 2017